I Know, I Know Everything!

"Why does he seem a little smug?"

Shinji looked confused.

Looking at Sasuke's expression, it seemed he truly believed he had subdued the rampaging Nine-Tails.

This made Shinji very puzzled.

He remembered that Sasuke had been scared to pee at the time, but he hadn't passed out. Logically, he should have felt someone behind him.

"Never mind."

Shaking his head, Shinji didn't dwell on it any longer.

Regardless, the misunderstanding had already occurred. Sasuke had attracted all the attention, so even if he did something out of line now, it probably wouldn't draw too much attention from the village higher-ups.

After all, nothing was more noteworthy than awakening the Sharingan at the age of seven and subduing the rampaging Nine-Tails.

Haku asked again, "Classmate Shinji, are you familiar with Sasuke Uchiha?"

Shinji shook his head.

Before the clan extermination.

Sasuke was not only the clan head's second son but also deeply cared for by the clan's strongest expert, Shisui Uchiha. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

The original owner was just an ordinary Uchiha clan member. His father had died in the Third Shinobi World War, and his mother had passed away when he was two or three years old.

Therefore, although they were both from the Uchiha Clan, they didn't have much interaction.

Seeing Shinji zoning out, Haku mistakenly thought he envied Sasuke for awakening the Sharingan at such a young age and quickly said, "Classmate Shinji, I believe with your effort, you will definitely awaken the Sharingan!"

Shinji was stunned: "Let's hope so!"

"Shinji, Shinji!"

At this moment, a call came from not far away.

Shinji's head ached when he heard it. He scanned his surroundings and saw Shion waving at him from a distance.

A moment later, Shion broke away from her guards and ran to Shinji's side, squeezing in to sit down.

Shinji shifted closer to Haku and said, "You'd better stay away from me, or I'll bring you misfortune!"

Shion covered her mouth and laughed.

Shinji and Haku looked bewildered, not understanding why Shion was giggling foolishly.

Shion waved her hand: "Don't worry, I often bring misfortune to people around me too! So, we're destined to be friends!"

"Are you trying to make a positive out of two negatives?"

Shinji was speechless and could only inwardly complain.

Then, he quietly observed Shion and had 'Lamp' scan her for any contamination.

The result relieved him.

Shion was not contaminated.

Clearly.

If the memories of the demon were sealed, the contamination would also be temporarily contained.

Shion suddenly pointed at Sasuke across from them: "Who is that guy? Why is everyone talking about him?"

Seeing that Shinji wasn't going to speak, Haku explained, "He's from Classmate Shinji's clan, his name is Sasuke Uchiha. He subdued the Nine-Tails on the night it went berserk."

Shion asked, "Is he very strong?"

Haku glanced at Shinji with some concern. Seeing that Shinji's expression was normal, he carefully chose his words: "Very strong. No one in the Ninja Academy is likely his opponent."

Shion tilted her head and sized up Shinji: "Why, I think you're much stronger than him?"

Shinji's heart skipped a beat: "Shion's mental strength is too powerful. If I get too close to her, my Genjutsu won't last long. I'll have to stay away from her in the future."

Haku, seeing that Shion's single sentence had moved Shinji, thought to himself, "As expected, girls understand how to comfort people better."

This Chunin Exams held nothing that Shinji found noteworthy.

The various villages weren't truly here for the Chunin Exams, so although the afternoon matches were exciting for ordinary spectators, Shinji found them rather boring.

The only highlight was probably Kabuto Yakushi's performance.

"He participates in various Chunin Exams round after round, most likely to scout for excellent vessels for Orochimaru,"

Shinji sighed inwardly, his mind no longer on the matches.

After adjusting throughout the day, his stress had lessened considerably, and his mood was no longer low.

He gradually came to understand.

Although the current situation seemed fraught with danger, as long as he grew fast enough, all crises could be resolved.

So, instead of worrying constantly and being hesitant, it was better to act boldly.

After the Chunin Exams ended, Shinji bid farewell to Haku, shook off Shion, and then came to the Ninja Academy alone.

In the office, he found Iruka, who was still handling official duties: "Teacher Iruka."

Teacher Iruka asked, "Shinji, didn't you go watch the Chunin Exams?"

"It just ended."

"Is that so?" Teacher Iruka glanced out the window, then asked Shinji, "You're not going home, what are you doing at school?"

Shinji got straight to the point: "Teacher Iruka, I want to learn some Ninjutsu."

Teacher Iruka was a little surprised: "Learn Ninjutsu?"

Shinji nodded: "Yes, I want to learn the 'Shadow Clone Technique,' as well as our Uchiha Clan's 'Great Fire Annihilation.'"

His next plan required the 'Shadow Clone Technique,' but just asking to learn that would be too strange, so he added a Fire Release jutsu that was not strictly necessary.

Teacher Iruka sighed softly.

Seeing this, Shinji was about to deliver his prepared speech.

But before Shinji could speak, Teacher Iruka patted his shoulder: "I know, I know it all!"

"!?

Teacher Iruka looked at Shinji and said earnestly, "Although Sasuke Uchiha is younger than you, his situation is different from ordinary people. He is the most talented ninja I have ever seen. Shinji, you are you. Don't always compare yourself to him."

"I..."

Shinji opened his mouth, preparing to say something.

Teacher Iruka stopped Shinji's explanation: "You don't need to explain to me. Ever since you went to the Land of Cats to contract a Ninja Cat last time, I knew you were a child who strived for excellence. I know I can't persuade you."

Shinji completely gave up.

Teacher Iruka, however, pondered for a moment and said, "The 'Shadow Clone Technique' and 'Great Fire Annihilation' are both very advanced Ninjutsu, and I can't guide you. However, I can apply to the Hokage Lord for you!"

Shinji sincerely bowed: "Thank you, Teacher Iruka."

Teacher Iruka waved his hand dismissively: "Hurry back now."

Shinji turned to leave, but his peripheral vision caught sight of the fruit baskets on Mizuki's desk opposite Teacher Iruka, so he asked, "Teacher Iruka, what are these?"

Teacher Iruka casually explained: "Oh, on the night the Nine-Tails rampaged, someone tried to attack Karin. Mizuki ran into it, and to protect Karin, he was injured by the attacker. He's still in the hospital. These fruit baskets were sent by teachers who were busy with the Chunin Exams today and couldn't go to the hospital. I'll take these to the hospital later."

"Was Mizuki and Karin's attack that night related to them?"

Shinji's expression shifted. He didn't say anything more and calmly left the office.

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